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The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP

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Rachel Reeves faced questions about her time at Halifax Bank of Scotland before becoming an MP.

Whistleblower's complaint raised concerns about spending habits of Reeves and two other managers.

BBC News has spoken to more than 20 people, many of whom were former colleagues, and gained access to receipts, emails and other documents.

Reeves was in her 20s and trying to become an MP when she took up a job at Halifax in 2006 .

Whistleblower accused Reeves of spending hundreds of pounds on handbags , perfume, earrings and wine for colleagues.

Concern was also expressed about her spending on taxis and on a Christmas party.

The report was passed to the bank's risk department and, at their request, by the Internal Audit department.

Whistleblower's report shows HBOS employee bought birthday and Christmas presents with expenses.

Employee bought gifts from her boss using her Motivation card, receipts show.

She also spent more than 400 on a leaving meal for a colleague, the report says.

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